Having gained bridgeheads over the North Fork of the Edisto River on February 12, 1865, Major-General William T. Sherman’s orders for February 13 were to complete crossing of that stream and push on towards the Congaree River. 743 more words

When I think back to the surprise move by Thomas Jordan the Governor of the Swiss National Bank on the 15th January, where he unpegged the 3yr old peg of the Swiss Franc and the Euro, I am reminded of the mythological symbol of the “Trickster”. 1,267 more words